Archives and libraries often have [[Ohio Maps|maps]], gazetteers, and other place-finding aids. They frequently have collections of previous research, such as family and local histories and [[Ohio Biography|biographies]]. Many have record-finding aids, such as guides to their own collections or inventories of records housed elsewhere in the state.

Archives and libraries often have [[Ohio Maps|maps]], gazetteers, and other place-finding aids. They frequently have collections of previous research, such as family and local histories and [[Ohio Biography|biographies]]. Many have record-finding aids, such as guides to their own collections or inventories of records housed elsewhere in the state.

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The following organizations have major collections or services for genealogical researchers:

The following organizations have major collections or services for genealogical researchers:

*'''State Library of Ohio<br>'''Special Collections and Genealogy Resources <br>275 East 1st Ave. Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43201-3692 <br>Telephone: 800–686–1532 or 614- 644–7051, Fax: 614-728-2789<br>Internet: [http://www.library.ohio.gov/ State Library of Ohio] <br>The State Library of Ohio's genealogy collection is now housed at the [http://www.columbuslibrary.org/genealogy Columbus Metropolitan Library]. SLO still has the State of Ohio Government Documents Collection which may have genealogical content.<br>Internet: [http://www.library.ohio.gov/PCS/digitalcontent/ Digital &amp; Special Collections] <br>Internet: [http://www.library.ohio.gov/PCS/digitalcontent/gen_sources Sources for Genealogists] <br>Guide to collection<ref>''County by County in Ohio Genealogy. Columbus, Ohio: The State Library'', 1978. {{FHL|39646|item|disp=FHL fiche 6046719; book 977.1 D23o}} Digital version available through FHL catalog entry.</ref>

== Historical Societies ==

== Historical Societies ==

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Almost every county in Ohio has a branch of the OGS that actively collects, preserves, and publishes local records. There are many other [[Ohio Societies|societies] in Ohio proactive in promoting research.

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Almost every county in Ohio has a branch of the OGS that actively collects, preserves, and publishes local records. There are many other [[Ohio Societies|societies]] in Ohio proactive in promoting research.

The [http://www.ohiohistory.org/resource/archlib// Archives Division of the State Historical Society of Ohio] primarily collects manuscript records of the state, including government, land, and military records

The [http://www.ohiohistory.org/resource/archlib// Archives Division of the State Historical Society of Ohio] primarily collects manuscript records of the state, including government, land, and military records

*To find other archives and libraries with collections of Ohio records, look in the directories and information listed in the "[[United States Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" and [[Ohio Societies|Ohio Societies]].

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== Reference Works ==

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*Inventories of archive and library collections are found in the Locality Search of the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp Family History Library Catalog].

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'''Family History Library'''

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In the early 1940s the Historical Records Survey produced inventories of county courthouses and archives. These describe the existing records and record-keeping systems. [[Family History Library Catalog Place Search|The Family History Library]] has copies of these inventories for about 30 of the 88 counties in Ohio. These are listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: Ohio- ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES Ohio, [COUNTY] - ARCHIVES AND LIBRARIES

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*To find other archives and libraries with collections of Ohio records, look in the directories and information listed in the "[[United States Archives and Libraries|United States Archives and Libraries]]" and [[Ohio Societies|Ohio Societies]].

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==== Guides &amp; Directories ====

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*Inventories of archive and library collections are found in the Locality Search of the [https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog.]

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In the early 1940s the Historical Records Survey produced inventories of county courthouses and archives. These describe the existing records and record-keeping systems. [[Family History Library Catalog Place Search|The Family History Library]] has copies of these inventories for about 30 of the 88 counties in Ohio. These are listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library [https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog Catalog] under:

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Archives and libraries often have maps, gazetteers, and other place-finding aids. They frequently have collections of previous research, such as family and local histories and biographies. Many have record-finding aids, such as guides to their own collections or inventories of records housed elsewhere in the state.

In the early 1940s the Historical Records Survey produced inventories of county courthouses and archives. These describe the existing records and record-keeping systems. The Family History Library has copies of these inventories for about 30 of the 88 counties in Ohio. These are listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: